Galapagos cruises versus hotel-based island hopping
Sea legs. Of all the new sensations during my visit to the Galapagos Islands, that was perhaps the strangest….
5 new luxury hotels opening in the UK in 2013
It’s the start of the year, which means we’ll be thinking about planning our holidays for the year ahead….
3 new projects herald a new dawn for Nicosia, Cyprus
Locally known as Lefkosia, Nicosia is the largest city in Cyprus. The old city, at the heart of which…
Sea lions are just like puppies and other things I learned on the Eyre Peninsula
This holiday was so good I did it twice: the first time though my job in the travel industry, the…
10 restaurants worth travelling for
For many people, food is one of the defining features of a holiday. It can make or break a…
The top 5 things to do at Tschuggen Bergoase Spa, Arosa, Switzerland
Tschuggen Bergoase Spa is located in a picturesque mountain setting 1,800m above sea level in Arosa, in the German-speaking…
Kitesurf Cayman: boarding at Barkers
It is 10.30am in Grand Cayman, and against the backdrop of sun and sand: the palm trees are starting…
Combine two World Wonders with a Machu Picchu Galapagos vacation
With frequent and reliable flights throughout South America, luxury travellers are now taking full advantage of everything that South…
3 lakes not to be missed when visiting the Italian Lakes
The Italian Lakes region known as Lombardy is a destination unlike no other in Italy. Steeped in history and…
Stargazing in Chile
Theres something magical about a star-filled night sky. You dont have to be an astronomer, or know the names…
To infinity & beyond – Asia’s top 5 infinity pools
There was once a time when infinity pools were a novelty. In recent years, they have become the standard,…
Photograph of the week: A remote African paradise
Built on stilts in the crystal clear waters of the warm Indian Ocean amongst the mangroves, this eco-paradise is…
If money was no object, where would you choose to travel in 2013 and why?
We put the following question to our Twitter followers: If money was no object, where would you choose to…
3 great sporting events not to miss in Europe in 2013
2012 saw some great sporting events in Europe – most notably the UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine,…
Photograph of the week: Riding the paraw in Boracay
The Philippines is proud of Boracay Island, hailed as one of the top beaches in the world. One of…
A luxury guide to Frankfurt
When people think of Frankfurt, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the city’s skyscraper-crowned skyline –…
